Why join us?

• Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community
• Learning and Development Opportunities: Take your career to new heights with Learning and Development opportunities within Palmerston North City Council.
• Benefits: We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave and hybrid working.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Are you passionate about data? Are you looking for a role where the information you provide has a direct impact on how things are done?

Our Asset Planning Division is in search of an Intermediate Asset Information Analyst to maintain and improve Infrastructure asset data. Your enthusiasm for data will be useful when ensuring it is converted to information which supports the asset management planning process. Vacant due to an internal promotion, this role will see you working with stakeholders across the Infrastructure Group and beyond, so being able to foster genuine and productive relationships is key.

Our Asset Information Team has a depth and breadth of knowledge to coach you in all aspects of asset data. You would become familiar with various industry standard systems along with getting out and about round town investigating gaps in our asset data and understanding the types of things Council installs and maintains for its rate payers.

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Your focus in this role will include:

• Learn the intricacies of maintaining, operating and supporting the Asset Management Information System (AMIS).
• Provide operational support of AMIS to the rest of the organisation.
• Assist the team with data input, research and correction
• Propose and implement approved changes to improve the management and quality of asset data.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Your interest in all things data, coupled with your understanding of the importance of effective communication and relationships with a diverse range of people will provide a solid foundation for success in this role.

You will need to be a detail-oriented, flexible, and resourceful individual with a strong sense of professionalism.

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:

• Good communication skills developed through previous customer facing experience
• Have an aptitude to learn Data reporting (Power BI)
• Have previously worked with data collection software (even if it’s just Microsoft Excel!).
• Enjoy filling in the blanks and organising data
• An understanding of the importance of data and recording data

About us

Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive. 

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration between $75,922 and $89,320, with a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible)
• 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day every year
• Additional long service leave after qualifying periods
• Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave, and top-up payments
• Hybrid working principles
• Free access to our on-site fitness equipment
• Free annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 years
• Confidential counselling service
• Waiata group
• Professional memberships and assistance with study leave and fees
• Various wellbeing spaces, including parents’ room and wellness/prayer room; we value our employee experience  

Applications close: 11.00 pm, Sunday 22 September 2024

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.  

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